Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Telangana Government Commits to Strengthening Singareni Collieries
The Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana visited Singareni Collieries, a 130-year-old coal mining company, to check on its operations.
He said the government wants to make Singareni stronger and more competitive.
They want to improve the quality of coal, reduce costs, and plan for the future.
The company should also look into other energy sources like solar power and rare minerals.
The government will support Singareni to stay profitable and competitive against private companies and imported coal.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu inspected Singareni Collieries to assess operations and future plans.
The government aims to make Singareni financially sustainable by improving coal quality and reducing production costs.
Singareni must compete with private players and imported coal by producing better-quality coal and reducing costs.
A 10-year strategic roadmap will be prepared to assess future electricity demand and coal requirements.
Singareni is encouraged to diversify into renewable energy and explore critical and rare earth minerals.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu and senior officials
- What
- Field inspection and strategic planning for Singareni Collieries Company Limited
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Sathupalli Open Cast Coal Mine, Khammam district, Telangana
- Why
- To assess mining operations, understand challenges, and review long-term plans for Singareni
Government Support
Private Competition
Future of Singareni
Government Support
The government is committed to making Singareni competitive and future-ready through diversification and quality improvement.
Private Competition
Private players and imported coal pose significant competition, requiring Singareni to reduce costs and improve quality to survive.
- Company
- Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)
- Age
- 130 years
- Location
- Khammam district, Telangana
- Key Officials Present
- Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, Energy Special Chief Secretary Navin Mittal, SCCL Chairman and Managing Director Dr Buddha Prakash Jyoti
- Strategic Plan
- 10-year strategic roadmap for future electricity demand and coal requirements
- Diversification Areas
- Solar power, pumped storage, hydrogen, nuclear power, critical and rare earth minerals